Vallejos celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
Kevin Vallejos had a magical night at ufc vegas 112, held last Saturday (13). The Argentinian, who gained prominence by sharing the octagon with Jean Silva in the Contender Series, he was not aware of Giga Chikadze e knocked out The Georgian fighter won in the second round. As a bonus, he also won the 'Performance of the Night' award, worth $50 (approximately R$272 at the current exchange rate).
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The awards were announced by the UFC shortly after the event ended. In the co-main event, Vallejos initially started at a disadvantage in the stand-up fight, struggling to close the distance against Chikadze's kicks. However, in the second round, the Argentinian showed composure and skill by connecting with a spinning elbow, followed by a precise cross that left his opponent unconscious on the ground (watch the video).
Come on Argentina! pic.twitter.com/d03lVFK7rJ
— Kevin Vallejos (@ElChinoVallejos) December 14, 2025
Manel Kape and Steven Asplund also earn bonuses at UFC Vegas 112.
In the main fight of the night, Manel kape It only took one round to knock him out. Brandon royvalThe Portuguese fighter kept his cool to deal with the American's intense movement, closed the distance, and landed a right cross that decided the fight. Like Vallejos, Kape also received the 'Performance of the Night' bonus.
In the preliminary card, Sean Sharaf and Steven Asplund each took home $50 for 'Fight of the Night'. In the bout, the so-called "Ex-Obese" fighter relied on a high volume of strikes, opened a large cut on his opponent's forehead, and ended the fight with a technical knockout in the second round.
Check out Manel Kape and Steven Asplund's victories at UFC Vegas 112.
MANEL KAPE FLATLINES BRANDON ROYVAL IN THE FIRST ROUND!pic.twitter.com/GNY6T3w5Fo
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) December 14, 2025
Steven Asplund was RELENTLESS @StevenA75 # UFCVegas112 pic.twitter.com/qMMY38ZhgR
- UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) December 14, 2025
UFC Vegas 112 results
MAIN CARD
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Manel kape derrotou Brandon royval via technical knockout (punches) at 3:18 of round 1
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Kevin Vallejos derrotou Giga Chikadze by knockout (spinning punch) at 1:29 of round 2
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Cezary Oleksiejczuk defeated Cesar Almeida by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Melquizael Costa derrotou Morgan Carriere via knockout at 1:14 of round 1
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Kennedy Nzechukwu e Marcus Buchecha tied (28-28, 28-28, 28-28)
Married weight (up to 72,5 kg): King Green defeated Lance Gibson Jr. by split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Amanda lemos x Gillian robertson (Fight cancelled)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Joanderson Brito defeated Isaac Thomson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Yaroslav Amosov defeated Neil Magny by finishing at 3:14 of round 1
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Steven Asplund defeated Sean Sharaf via technical knockout (punches) at 3:49 of round 2.
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Luana Santos derrotou Melissa Croden by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Guilherme Pat defeated Allen Frye by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jamey-Lyn Horth defeated Tereza Bleda by technical knockout (punches) at 2:05 of round 1.
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